60 days in Vietnam & Taiwan Itinerary

The capital of Vietnam, Hanoi has bounded back from the effects of war, and today serves as a bustling commercial and cultural hub bursting at the seams.

Get outdoors at Off-Road Tours and West Lake. Do some cultural sightseeing at Old Quarter and A Dong Art Gallery. Spend the 9th (Tue) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. On the 12th (Fri), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. The adventure continues: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Temple of Literature & National University, explore the activities along Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake), view the masterpieces at Klimt Art Gallery, and head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

To find photos, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Hanoi trip itinerary website.

Billund, Denmark to Hanoi is an approximately 19.5-hour flight. Traveling from Billund to Hanoi, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can travel to Halong Bay.

Halong Bay encompasses a cluster of verdant limestone islets that jut out from the sea and make up an enchanting setting recognized as a World Heritage Site.

Escape the urban bustle at Hạ Long Bay and Sung Sot Cave. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Halong Bay: Ha Long Market (in Ha Long) and Cat Ba Island (in Cat Ba). The adventure continues: contemplate the waterfront views at Bai Tu Long Bay, explore the fascinating underground world of Tien Ong Cave, step off the mainland to explore Hon Ga Choi Island, and take in the views from Pont Bai Chay.

To find reviews, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Halong Bay day trip planning app.

Do a combination of bus and ferry from Hanoi to Halong Bay in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, car, and ferry; or do a combination of bus, flight, and ferry. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can travel to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.

Marked by underground rivers, famous caves, limestone cliffs, and tropical rainforests, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park wows visitors with a spectacular range of landscapes and wildlife.

Get outdoors at Nature & Wildlife Tours and U Bo Mountain (Nui U Bo). There's much more to do: Head underground at Phong Nha Caves, relax and rejuvenate at Lemon Tree Nail & Spa, experience rural life at The Duck Stop, and admire the natural beauty at Phong Nha Botanic Garden.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park trip itinerary tool.

You can do a combination of ferry and flight from Halong Bay to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in 11.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and flight; or do a combination of ferry, car, and train; or do a combination of ferry, bus, and train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can go by car to Hue.

Nestled on the banks of the Perfume River, the city of Hue remains most famous as the former home of the Nguyen Dynasty, the influence of which remains evident in local palaces, temples, forts, and museums.

Get a sense of the local culture at Imperial City and Lebadang Memory Space. Spend the 21st (Sun) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. And it doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of Thien Mu Pagoda, admire the masterpieces at XQ Hand Embroidery, don't miss a visit to Luc Bo Culture Space, and pause for some serene contemplation at Phu Cam Cathedral.

To see where to stay, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Hue road trip tool.

You can drive from Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park to Hue in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In January, daily temperatures in Hue can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) so you can drive to Hoi An.

Indisputably one of Vietnam's most atmospheric destinations, Hoi An contains a World Heritage-listed old town boasting over 2,000 years of culture and history.

Hoi An Ancient Town and Mỹ Sơn are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get outdoors at The Marble Mountains and Nature & Wildlife Tours. When in Hoi An, make a side trip to see Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture in Da Nang, approximately Da Nang away. And it doesn't end there: see what you can catch with a fishing tour, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chuc Thanh Pagoda, and steep yourself in history at Old House of Tan Ky.

For other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Hoi An trip planner.

Traveling by car from Hue to Hoi An takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) early enough to fly to Nha Trang.

On a vacation in Nha Trang, a famous Vietnam resort town, you can lounge on a beach all day and party into the night.

Get in touch with nature at Scuba & Snorkeling and Hot mineral springs I-Resort Nha Trang. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Po Nagar Cham Towers and DDK's Black & White Photo Gallery. There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Long Son Pagoda, cool off at VinWonders Nha Trang, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Joseph's Parish Church.

For ratings, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Nha Trang online journey builder.

You can fly from Hoi An to Nha Trang in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) so you can go by car to Da Lat.

While often referred to as "City of a Thousand Flowers," "City of a Thousand Pines," and "City of a Thousand Palms," you'd be right in thinking that numbers far greater than a thousand have given Da Lat its reputation as a fertile agricultural heartland.

Get in touch with nature at Adrenaline & Extreme Tours and Nature & Wildlife Tours. Do some cultural sightseeing at Linh Phuoc Pagoda and Thien Vien Truc Lam. There's much more to do: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, explore and take pictures at DL Nature's, make a trip to Dalat Railway Station, and stroll through Elephant Falls.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Da Lat road trip planning site.

You can drive from Nha Trang to Da Lat in 3.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can fly to Ho Chi Minh City.

Formerly known in the West as Saigon and affectionately referred to as the "Pearl of the Far East," Ho Chi Minh City is a study of old and new, woven and piled together in a fast-paced urban hub.

Do some cultural sightseeing at War Remnants Museum and Aitch Space. On the 10th (Sat), spend an adventurous day with a kayaking and canoeing tour. There's lots more to do: make a trip to Cu Chi Tunnels, view the masterpieces at Couleurs by Rehahn Fine Art Photography - Dong Khoi, ponder the world of politics at The Independence Palace, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Ben Duoc Memorial Temple.

To see maps, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Ho Chi Minh City trip itinerary builder site.

You can fly from Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh City in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. Expect a daytime high around 39°C in February, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can fly to An Thoi.

Step out of the city life by going to Kien Giang Travel and May Rut Island. Ho Quoc Temple and Di Tích Nhà Tù Phú Quốc are good opportunities to explore the local culture.

To find photos, maps, and tourist information, go to the An Thoi online trip planner.

Getting from Ho Chi Minh City to An Thoi by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Ganh Dau.

Escape the urban bustle at Green Hat Holiday and Phu Quoc National Park. Change things up with a short trip to Happy Farm PQ in Ong Lang (about 36 minutes away).

To see traveler tips, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read Ganh Dau online sightseeing planner.

You can drive from An Thoi to Ganh Dau in 1.5 hours. On the 23rd (Fri), you'll travel to Taipei.

Situated in a basin between two mountain ranges, Taipei appeals to tourists with its blend of Asian cultures, living side by side amidst Japanese-era mansions and Taoist temples.

Get some cultural insight at National Palace Museum and Chiufen (Jiufen Old Street). Escape the urban bustle at Yangmingshan National Park and Shifen Waterfall. Explore Taipei's surroundings by going to Wanli (YehLiu Geopark & Camel Mountain). The adventure continues: take in the spiritual surroundings of Lungshan Temple, take in the awesome beauty at Qixing Mountain, see some colorful creatures with MyTaiwanTour Travel Services, and take a stroll through Ximending.

To see maps, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Taipei trip itinerary planning app.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Ganh Dau to Taipei. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Ganh Dau to Taipei due to the time zone difference. In February, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) to allow enough time to take a train to Ji'an.

Ji'an Township, is a rural township in Hualien County, Taiwan. Get outdoors at Island Life Taiwan Adventures & Experiences and Zuocang Trail. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Ji'an: Xiulin (Eternal Spring Shrine & Ch'ing-shui Cliff). Next up on the itinerary: shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour, stop by Jing ho Peanut Cuisine, get outside with Yanzihkou Trail (Swallow Grotto), and indulge in some personalized pampering at Pure Aroma spa.

For more things to do, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Ji'an driving holiday planning site.

You can take a train from Taipei to Ji'an in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) so you can travel back home.